Be intentional!

I started this year off by proclaiming that this year I would make sure to be more intentional. However, now that we are 8 months into a year in which I had hopes of being intentional, I realize that I did not define what exactly that meant. Without defining my intentions, being intentional is... well, hard.

So, here I am. Starting this month I will be setting monthly aspirations. Things that I would like to achieve but leave room for growth. I will write them the first day of the month and revisit the previous months. I will be looking at what does work, what doesn't work and all that that falls in between. I also hope to do at least a weekly check in. I guess, that is my first goal. Blogging more.

Instead of putting it off until next year, I am starting now. Instead of starting when ______ happens, I'm starting now. What I've noticed if that setting start dates for goals that depend on other things happening, chances of it actually starting are well, low. Either the 'thing' doesn't happen, motivation is gone by the time it happens or its long forgotten. So, I'm starting in the now. Then I can set my expectations on the now vs the when.

All right... here we go. September goals:

1. Be more intentional about self care.

I need to give myself the same time that I give others. I need to take care of me because there are so many people that depend on me.

2. Find a hobby.

3. Read at least 3 books.

I'm already pretty good about this. But, I would also like to talk about the books. I've already got one down for the month (Coming Clean) & started another.

4. Sober September

In effort to support friends, I'm taking September off from drinking. It should be interesting.

5. Walk, run or crawl 80 miles.

I tried this last month and well, failed. But, this month I am hoping to get it done!

I'll check back in with y'all to let you know how I do!